9th Grade Transition

http://betterhighschools.org/default.asp The National High School Center, based at the American Institutes for Research, provides the latest research,
user-friendly tools and products, and high-quality technical assistance on high school improvement issues.

http://www.betterhighschools.org/docs/NHSC_TransitionsReport.pdf

http://www.aypf.org/forumbriefs/2008/fb012508.htm

http://www.squidoo.com/thinking-forward - this is a very interesting forum for those of you who follow blogs and engage in forum discussions. Check this out!

Exploring Grade 8.5 ideas - what are other folks doing?

Oswego Middle School

• gain some HS credits in areas such as Art...potential to graduate with cohort

Fulton High School

• Alternative program that will eventually be housed in HS

Hannibal looking to identify 15 at risk students to provide added support

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The above was originally published April 7, 2009 at http://www.squidoo.com/thinking-forward
Middle school, or Junior High as it is known in some areas, causes stress and change for parents, students and teachers. Academics and peer issues like bullying and finding new friends can make transitioning to this new academic environment challenging. Middle School Transition hotline:  805-889-2142